The Oregon Hazards Lab

The Oregon Hazards Lab is a program within the University of Oregon’s Department of Earth Sciences. Our mission is to use science, technology, and community engagement to understand, detect, and mitigate multi-hazards in the Pacific Northwest.

We are building a statewide sensor network that supports both resilience monitoring and scientific observing. This network includes seismic stations, wildfire cameras, and environmental sensor nodes. These devices provide actionable information to the public and decision-makers during natural disasters. They also collect open-access data that are the cornerstones of scientific discovery, thereby fostering the convergent research necessary to build a more disaster-resilient society.

Our work advances knowledge of natural hazards and the environment, protects the public, and builds community-level preparedness. These projects directly contribute to building a more resilient and livable future.